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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.96, 24,249.66 and 10,498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.96, 24,249.66 and 10,498.88 is: 14,487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.96 : 24,249.66 = 10,498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.96/24,249.66 = 10,498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.96x = 24,249.66 × 10,498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.96x = 254,594,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,594,270.38/17,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.02

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